Barnabas Luga
@barnabasluga
Business Development Manager focused on growth, procurement strategy, and stakeholder-driven operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Business Development Manager with experience liaising with field teams, coordinating job completion reporting, and driving proposal development to win contracts. I’ve built strong client relationships, supported day-to-day business operations, and consistently produced weekly/monthly reports for management reviews.
Previously as a Procurement Officer, I researched and assessed suppliers, negotiated contracts, managed procurement budgets, and improved processes through market research and procurement activity analysis. I also bring customer-facing and operations experience from roles like Front Desk Officer, plus training and compliance-focused work from my teaching and laboratory support backgrounds.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Manager
Cedarside Concept Limited
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Planned post-contract job approvals by liaising with field staff/technicians and collected job completion reports and certificates. Prepared audits and corrective reports, coordinated materials dispatch, and produced weekly/monthly reports while managing client interactions and deal stages.
Procurement Officer
Green Energy Integration Services Limited
Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Researched and assessed suppliers, negotiated contracts and terms, and implemented procurement strategies aligned to organizational goals. Managed procurement budgets, purchase orders, inventory levels, and compliance with legal/regulatory requirements, producing reports and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Front Desk Officer
Nets Logistics
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Handled incoming calls and customer/logistics inquiries, processed shipment documents, and maintained records of shipments and customer interactions. Coordinated appointments, transportation logistics, resolved client/vendor issues, and supported inventory tracking and facility readiness.
Biology Teacher (NYSC)
Government Secondary School Patigi Local Government
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Developed and delivered curriculum-aligned lesson plans, assessed student performance, and provided feedback to support academic growth. Maintained classroom discipline and records, supported individual student needs, and communicated regularly with parents/guardians.
Laboratory Assistant
Benue State University Teaching Hospital
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Collected and prepared biological samples for analysis and supported laboratory testing by preparing reagents and assisting technologists/pathologists. Maintained laboratory equipment, performed routine quality control checks, entered results into laboratory information systems, and managed/recorded laboratory supplies and tests.
Sales Representative
AB Ventures
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years)
Sourced leads by identifying and reaching out to potential clients, and conducted product presentations/demonstrations to secure purchases. Negotiated pricing, terms, and contracts, handled client inquiries/feedback, and kept detailed records of sales activity and progress.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kings Kiddies Nursery and Primary School
First School Leaving Certificate
1999 - 2024
Attended Kings Kiddies Nursery and Primary School in Abeokuta and obtained a First School Leaving Certificate.
Federal University Wukari
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
2013 - 2018
Completed a B.Sc. in Microbiology at Federal University Wukari from 2013 to 2018.
Commercial College Gboko
WASC SSCE
2004 - 2010
Completed the WASC/SSCE program at Commercial College Gboko between 2004 and 2010.
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Software and tools used professionally
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